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This is a four sided marker honoring notable men from the area.Side 1

Dr. David RamseyHistorian - Surgeon - PatriotBorn 1 mile S.W - 1749Continental Army surgeonFriend of WashingtonConstructive leader of CongressTalented man of lettersThe father of American HistoryHe is best known for his"American Revolution" "Life of Washington""History of America" and"Universal History Americanized"Practiced medicine and died 1815 atCharleston, S.C.

Side 2

General John SteeleBorn 3 miles N 1758, owner andResident of this farm.Volunteer at 18Captain at 19,Colonel on Washington's Staff at 21GeneralWounded at Brandywine and GermantownPenna. Legislature, House 1801,Speaker of Senate 1806Collector of Port Philada, 1808-25.As commissioner to treat with warringTribes to him was addressed theFamous speech of Logan the Indian ChiefDied 1827

Col. Archibald SteeleBorn 3 miles N - 1742. Picturesquein his ruggedness and ardor.Walked to Boston at the call ofBunker HillLeading 7 picked men he brokeTrail for the Montgomery ExpeditionAgainst Quebec, where he foughtwith distinctionTrailing an overloaded boat onthe retreat he contacted a chillin the icy St. Lawrencethereafter commissary.Finally head of Philadelphia ArmyDied 1833

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